Toronto Star vs TC eEdition
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Toronto Star
Access award-winning journalism and local stories with real-time news alerts and a personalized feed. Enjoy podcasts, digital editions, puzzles, and manage newsletters. Resume reading instantly and access saved articles in a streamlined hub.
- Personalized newsfeed
- Real-time breaking news alerts
- Resume reading feature
- Podcast streaming
- ePaper access
- Integrated puzzles and comics
- Newsletter management
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Toronto moves fast. Don’t just keep up—stay ahead. The Toronto Star app delivers the award-winning journalism you trust, redesigned for the way you live. From investigative scoops to the local stories that define your neighborhood, get Canada’s best newsroom in an intuitive, lightning-fast interface. • Made for You: A custom newsfeed that evolves with your interests. • Stay Informed: Real-time breaking news alerts so you’re always the first to know. • Resume Reading: Pick up exactly where you left off, instantly. • Trending Now: Stay ahead of the curve with the stories Toronto is talking about. • Instant Access: Your saved stories are now organized in one streamlined hub. • The Sound of the City: Stream hit podcasts like Suspicion, It’s Political, and This Matters. • ePaper Access: Read the digital version of today’s paper within the app • Your Daily Ritual: Integrated crosswords, Sudoku, and comics for your commute. • Newsletter Management: You can now browse, subscribe, and manage your newsletter preferences directly within the app. Stay informed with curated stories delivered straight to your inbox. Questions or feedback? Contact us at mobile-feedback@thestar.ca SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT NOTICES By installing and using the App, you agree to our Privacy and Anti-Spam Notice (available at http://notices.torstar.com/mobile-app-privacy-anti-spam-notice/), our Privacy Policy (available at http://notices.torstar.com/privacy-policy/) and our Terms of Use (available at http://notices.torstar.com/main_terms_of_use_daily_and_community_brands_EN/), each of which is accessible with the App's settings menu. By subscribing, you agree to our Subscription Terms (available at http://notices.torstar.com/subscription-terms/), which are also accessible within the App's settings menu. This App (including any updates or upgrades) may (i) automatically communicate with The Star's or its third party service providers' servers and record usage and browsing pattern metrics, (ii) manage App-related preferences or data stored on your device, and (iii) collect personal information, all as more particularly set out in our Privacy and Anti-Spam Notice and our Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent to the above at any time by removing or disabling the App. The Star mobile application, an application offered by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited., 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8 For assistance, please contact us at circmail@thestar.ca. App Store Policy Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.
TC eEdition
Access a digital version of the newspaper and read the day's top stories. Stay informed with local news and in-depth reporting.
- eEdition access
- Top stories of the day
- Local news
- Digital newspaper format
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The Times Colonist app features an eEdition of the newspaper alongside our top stories of the day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TC eEdition at none against Toronto Star's 2. TC eEdition also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Toronto Star's advantage is ratings volume (236 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Toronto Star sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. TC eEdition asks for nothing beyond the download.
TC eEdition holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toronto Star has 236 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Toronto Star | TC eEdition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (236 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 236 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | thestar.com | The Times Colonist |
Customer experience
Toronto Star
TC eEdition
Bugs and requests
Toronto Star
Reported bugs
6 issues- Crashes when opening
- Notifications don't link properly to news stories
- Saved articles not persistent
- Links within articles open in browser instead of app
- Home page freezes
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- Crossword doesn't save progress
Requested features
12 requests- Ability to enlarge text via finger pinch
- Bookmarking
- External link handling
- Comment board
- Ability to delete or hide read articles
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- Lookup & Speak features
- Gift article function
- Ability to update credit card info
- Sync subscription across devices
- Ability to configure home page
- Spell check/lookup
- Ability to alter font size
TC eEdition
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Toronto Star
- Monthly6 Months trial$19.991 Month
- Annual1 Year trial$179.991 Year
TC eEdition
No in-app purchases






